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Utah man accused of causing wildfire by burning a spider

Utah man accused of causing wildfire by burning a spider

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man has been arrested on accusations he started a wildfire while trying to burn a spider with his lighter. Cory Allan Martin, 26, told deputies that he spotted the spider Monday while he was in a hiking area in the foothills near the […]

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‘His heart was in it’: Reporter covered Navajo for 5 decades

‘His heart was in it’: Reporter covered Navajo for 5 decades

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Bill Donovan, a prolific journalist who covered the Navajo Nation for five decades at newspapers in New Mexico and Arizona, has died. He was 76. Donovan was recently hospitalized with pneumonia and died Saturday night at his home in Torrance, Calif., surrounded by loved ones, said […]

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Navajos to narrow list of 15 presidential hopefuls to 2

Navajos to narrow list of 15 presidential hopefuls to 2

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Tuesday, Navajo voters will decide which two of 15 presidential hopefuls they want to advance to the tribe’s general election. The candidates include incumbent Jonathan Nez, former Navajo Vice President Frank Dayish Jr., former tribal Attorney General Ethel Branch, attorney Justin Jones, and Buu Van Nygren, […]

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Heber City Council Meeting To Discuss Proposal of New High School In Heber City

Heber City Council Meeting To Discuss Proposal of New High School In Heber City

HEBER CITY, Utah-Per Monday news, the Heber City Council will discuss the proposal of a new high school to be constructed west of Heber City at Tuesday’s council meeting. This meeting will also entail several pending annexations to bring additional land into Heber City boundaries which are presently unincorporated Wasatch […]

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Forest supervisor retires after long stints in Arizona, Utah

Forest supervisor retires after long stints in Arizona, Utah

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Coconino National Forest Supervisor Laura Jo West has retired after 33 years of serving in the U.S. Forest Service. Deputy Forest Supervisor Michelle Paduani will be the acting forest supervisor as the Southwestern Regional Office searches for a replacement for West, who officially retired Saturday. A […]

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Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages in World War II using a code based on their native language, has died. Sandoval died late Friday at a hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico, his wife, Malula told The Associated Press on […]

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Navajos narrow list of 15 presidential hopefuls in primary

Navajos narrow list of 15 presidential hopefuls in primary

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Natalia Sells has a list of qualities she wants to see in the next Navajo Nation president: Approachable. Adaptable. Inspiring. Someone who upholds traditional values but also is progressive. She’ll join thousands of other tribal members on Tuesday in casting their vote for one of 15 […]

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Unveils Improved Book of Mormon App

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Unveils Improved Book of Mormon App

SALT LAKE CITY-Per Friday news, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revealed an updated app for the Book of Mormon. It features “Discover,” “Watch” and “Share” tabs. The “Discover” tab allows users to chat and study with missionaries, find a nearby church and watch others bear their testimonies […]

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University of Utah To Waive Application Fee For First-Year Students Who Have Utah Address

University of Utah To Waive Application Fee For First-Year Students Who Have Utah Address

SALT LAKE CITY-Per Thursday news, the University of Utah confirmed it will waive application fees for first-time first-year students who have a permanent mailing address in Utah or attend a tribal high school in the Beehive State. In previous years, the Salt Lake City-based university opted to waive applications for […]

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UDOT Reports Crash South of Heber City

UDOT Reports Crash South of Heber City

HEBER CITY, Utah-Wednesday evening at 11:27 pm, UDOT reported a crash south of Heber City on eastbound US 40 at milepost 23. CrashEB US 40 at MP 23 (2 mi S of Heber) Wasatch Co.Right ShoulderEst. Clearance Time: 7/28/2022 12:26 AMFor updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7vcLm — UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) July 28, 2022 […]

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